Meet the Designer: Lauren Markt

WE ASKED EACH OF OUR DESIGNERS IN RESIDENCE TO TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT THEMSELVES:

What is the name of your line? Syl Markt

Describe your line in three words. easy, silky, chic

I am inspired by… modern and contemporary art, nature, space, shapes, contrasts

I first knew I wanted to be a designer when… I was studying art history in college and became more and more obsessed with fashion

If I could have lunch with one person, alive or dead, it would be… Hunter S. Thompson

The fashion designer I most adore is… Dries van Noten

If I could dress anyone in the world, it would be… Cate Blanchett

My biggest fashion faux pas was… I don't believe in a fashion faux pas

My favorite piece of clothing is… black pleated pants

Every well-dressed woman should have… a black cashmere sweater

I can’t live without… a black cashmere sweater

My happy place is… anywhere on a boat

I am obsessed with… my cat

My motto is…

just keep going